EPA v. Beck Aluminum Alloys, Ltd. (Racine WI) CAFO

Case summary

On September 5, 2013 at or about 11:15 a.m. CT, a release occurred from Respondent's facility of approximately 63 pounds of chlorine gas (the release). Respondent had knowledge of the release on September 5, 2013 at approximately 5:00 p.m. CT. Respondent notified the NRC of the release on September 6, 2013 at approximately 9:34 a.m. CT. Respondent did not immediately notify the NRC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the release. Respondent's failure to immediately notify the NRC of the release is a violation of Section 103(a) of CERCLA. The civil penalty was determined to be $12,230 to be paid in two installments with interest: $6,122.13 within 30 days of the effective date of this CAFO and $6,118.57 within 60 days of the effective date of this CAFO. Both payments have been made, and the case has been closed.

Defendants (1)

• Beck Aluminum Alloys, Ltd. Mount Pleasant WINamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS

  1349 23RD ST, RACINE, WI, 534033313

  Registry ID: 110000419342

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Beck Aluminum Alloys, Ltd. (Racine WI) CAFOentered 2016-12-01

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $12,230

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-12-01Final Order Issued
• 2016-12-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-01-29Pipeline Closed
• 2017-01-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-01-30Enforcement Action Data Entered